Thomas Stalker - European champion

The predicted furious last round fusillade from Bento duly materialised.

But Stalker saw it through with some measured counter punching.

The judges scored it 100-89, 99-90, 100-89 - as convincing as we’d anticipated in favour of the new European champion, Thomas Stalker!

21:07David Prentice

Last round

Bento was lively again in that ninth. We’re all set for a last round charge from the Portuguese, but barring any major mishaps Stallker should be a convincing points winner following his work early in the fight. But this is boxing ....